Elvis Duran, famed radio host of the nationally syndicated Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, is living up to his title as 2013 Spirit Day Ambassador. Elvis is among the millions around the world who are going purple for Spirit Day on October 17th in a united stand against bullying and to show his support for LGBT youth.

Watch the message from him and his co-hosting team about the importance of putting an end to bullying:

Like what you see? You can spread the word by picking up a purple Spirit Day T-Shirt at Elvis' store. All the proceeds go to support GLAAD's work to build support for equality. On top of raising awareness with the video and t-shirts, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show's Facebook and Twitter profile pictures will be going purple on Spirit Day. They'll be encouraging their celebrity guests and listeners around the country to get into the spirit of supporting LGBT youth.

"All of our show members are united and thrilled to wear purple and support Spirit Day," said Elvis Duran host of the nationally syndicated 'Elvis Duran and The Morning Show.' The dialogue about anti-bullying and acceptance is an important piece of our overall agenda. Thank you, GLAAD, for providing focus on this serious human rights issue."

Founded in 2010, Spirit Day, which will be on October 17 this year, is an international, united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBT teens and young adults everywhere. Participants can get into the spirit by

The cast of FOX's special event The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again musical have gone purple to support LGBTQ youth for #SpiritDay. The special, which premieres tonight at 8pm on FOX, reimagines the original 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show while honoring some of the fan traditions of the midnight screenings.

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